My specialization is working with adults who experienced childhood abuse & neglect, although I work with other issues as well. Reasonable rates. Author of Healing From Trauma(2008) and The Emotionally Absent Mother (2010), both self-help books.

My work draws from many traditions. These include working with “parts” of self, including inner child parts; somatically oriented trauma therapy; working relationally to help heal attachment wounds; and working with beliefs and life structures when that is relevant. I find that being a consistent, caring presence and having traveled through much of this territory myself in my own healing are central to my work.

As an artist and therapist I strive to provide a space that is creative but also safe for clients to explore emotions and challenges. Often unexpressed emotions are at the heart of symptoms and behaviors.Through creative expression art can allow movement and openings for healing and growth to occur. I specialize in children and families but I am open to work with any individuals that wish to explore transitions through art. Violet Hive Art Therapy & Healing was formed with the intention of making healing and art more accessible. The process involved in making art holds infinite possibilities for healing. With that in mind our mission is to help our clients recognize their strengths, overcome challenges and move forward through creative expression.

My work integrates the whole human being. From somatic (SE, CST, Reiki) to thought (CBT, Narrative) to spirit (shamanic, Sufi), drawing all these parts together through Voice Dialogue, I believe the most effective, and dangerous, human beings are those who fiercely embrace their unique selves. There is no greater satisfaction for me then to see my clients venture bravely out into the world, enriching that world and feeling their own power.

Some describe my style as warm, sincere, and humorous with purposeful, gentle challenge. Our time together will be a safe space to work and challenge certain thoughts and behaviors that may not be serving you in achieving your goals. I offer compassion, support, and gentle collaboration in discovering your needs, desires, fears, and most true self.